In this new translation of the Homeric Hymns, Sarah Ruden employs a melodious and flexible non-rhyming line of eleven syllables, offering a close approximation of Greek hexameter verse in natural English rhythms. The result is a Homeric Hymns marked by its accuracy, simplicity, and economy of movement.
Sheila Murnaghan's Introduction situates the Hymns within the mythological and performative traditions that gave rise to them. Focusing on the longer Hymns, she perceptively illuminates these oddly charming and sometimes grave accounts of defining episodes in the evolution of the cosmos.
Notes and a Glossary of Names are included.
| ISBN: | 9780872207257 |
| Publication date: | 13th September 2005 |
| Author: | Sarah Ruden |
| Publisher: | Hackett Publishing Company an imprint of Hackett Publishing Company, Inc. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 104 pages |
| Series: | Hackett Classics |
| Genres: |
Classic and pre-20th century poetry Ancient history European history |
In this new translation of the Homeric Hymns, Sarah Ruden employs a melodious and flexible non-rhyming line of eleven syllables, offering a close approximation of Greek hexameter verse in natural English rhythms. The result is a Homeric Hymns marked by its accuracy, simplicity, and economy of movement.Sheila Murnaghan's Introduction situates the Hymns within the mythological and performative traditions that gave rise to them.
Homeric Hymns features in the following genres: Classic and pre-20th century poetry, Ancient history, European history
Paperback. £12.59, down from the £13.99 cover price. Not Available.
Homeric Hymns was written by Sarah Ruden and published by Hackett Publishing Company an imprint of Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
Homeric Hymns has 104 pages
Yes it is part of Hackett Classics series
£12.59, reduced from £13.99. Not Available.